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Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Guest Post: Christmas Tips by Lola Smirnova

Christmas festivities are well and truly under way - trees are up, cards are written and presents are wrapped, however if you still have some gifts to buy then read on... especially if you know a writer! I'm delighted to be joined in my Book Corner today by Lola, who shares her Christmas Gift Tips for Writers!

Christmas Gifts for Writers

If you’re stuck on what to get the writer in your life this
Christmas I think this list will help; these unique gifts are sure to bring a
smile to any author’s face!

Writing can be a tough, thankless task so gifts which are witty
or offer a little motivation during the hard times are idea.

Mugs and Coffee

There are all manner of mugs which have comedic messages
written on them for writers; pick one of these up and why not team it with some
heavy duty, high caffeine coffee for those tricky, tiresome moments when the
brain just stops working!

I’m Writing: KEEP OUT!

A sign for your writing space is a great buy as it has a humorous
element, but also a practical application in that you can use it for time and
space when you need it most.

Writing Software

For writers who write every day, the risk of Repetitive
Strain Injury (RSI) is very real, so you can give your loved ones a welcome
break from this by investing in a voice typing software. Dragon Naturally Speaking is one of the market
leaders and even has an App for writing on the go!

Dragon speaking and writing software

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a serious health risk for writers
who write every day. I say one of the best gifts for writers is Dragon
Naturally Speaking – it converts your writer’s spoken words to text. This
reduces the amount of typing your writer has to do, which relieves the strain
on thumbs, wrists, and arm muscles. It’s probably number one on my list of “best
gifts for writers” (Baby, are you reading this?!).

Tickets Please!

Tickets to a writers’ conference is a super-special gift to
buy; the writer in your life will be able to get away and network with
like-minded individuals. Often they
happen in far flung places, but there are always more local events too depending
on your budget.

Craved, by
Lola Smirnova, is the highly
anticipated sequel to Twisted. It was
published in August 2015 and is available for sale on Amazon.
Genres: New Adult / Suspense

Synopsis:

Having been to hell and back, the eager sisters from Ukraine -
Natalia, Lena and Julia - decide to retire from selling sex and walk the
straight and narrow path back home. But when an old friend calls them with an opportunity
to make buckets of ‘easy’ money in South Africa, they find it impossible to
refuse.

Return to the nightlife of the entertainment business brings along all
the old familiar temptations - alcohol, drugs, and prostitution.

Can the girls resist their vices and stay together? Or will this
industry destroy their sanity and their family?

Inspired by real
life events, Craved is a fascinating
story of addiction, survival and the art of making a living in the sex trade.

About the
Author:

Lola
Smirnova is an author from Ukraine. Her novels are inspired by real-life
events. They are meant for the open-minded readers who are not afraid of a
little blood, sweat and semen.

Lola’s
debut novel Twisted was released in
2014. The book placed as Honorable Mention in the General Fiction Category of
The 2014 London Book Festival’s Annual Competition.

Lola released Craved, the highly anticipated sequel to Twisted, in August 2015.

Lola has fascinating stories to share about the
experiences of women in the global sex industry. Her thrilling tales will surely shock and surprise you,
with both the storyline and literary value.

Lola
lives in South Africa, and is currently working on the third book in her
trilogy. To learn more, go to http://lolasmirnova.com/